Catering Lead - Ketton, Rutland

Country Catering; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Country Catering is seeking a driven lead for its school lunch catering service. You will manage a small team, plan menus, handle portions and dietary needs, and ensure safe, compliant service in a busy school kitchen.

Join a role that covers planning, ordering, and daily operations across 180 days of meals per year, with an option to add 20–40 days of holiday work. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Menu planning, food preparation and portion control incl. allergen/dietary needs
• Experience in food hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Stock control and record keeping (ordering)
• Catering and cleaning responsibilities in a commercial kitchen
• Overseeing catering to meet customer needs

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day catering operations
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Plan menus and manage stock levels
• Coordinate with partner school to deliver lunches for 180 days/year
• Maintain records and reports related to catering operations

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Unsupervised work

Microsoft Office

Health and safety knowledge

Education

NVQ in catering or equivalent

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Lead our small catering team by taking responsibility and pride in the supply of our freshly made lunches to our partner school on a day to day basis (180 days per year and option to add between 20-40 days of holiday work).

Qualifications- Relevant NVQ in catering or equivalent (Desirable)- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willing and able to complete)Experience- Menu planning, preparation of food and portion control including allergen and special dietary needs- Experience in food hygiene and health and safety procedures- Maintaining high levels of record keeping e.g. ordering of stock/stock control- Practical catering and cleaning responsibilities within a commercial kitchen setting- Overseeing all catering and meeting customer needsEssential knowledge, skills & abilities- Good organisational and communication skills- Ability to work unsupervised- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office packages- Knowledge of Health and Hygiene legislations, COSHH, producing risk assessments and health and safety requirements in a catering capacity- Ability to work to deadlines, whilst maintaining a quality service- Assist with other centre and service needs as directedOther essential requirements- Commitment to equality and diversity.- Commitment to health and safety.- Display the EE values and behaviours at all times and actively promote them in others.